Historic Retreats
Castles & Follies
Relive history and stay in a fairytale castle or folly; a fun experience for the family or a romantic break for two. From Gothic chateaux or Scottish castles to ancient fortresses and follies, booking a holiday in a venue steeped in intrigue and tradition will not disappoint.
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All Historic Retreats
The Gatehouse
Whitby, North Yorkshire, England
A stylish and ultra-luxurious cottage with original architectural features, secluded within private manor grounds in one of the most exclusive areas of Whitby.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£113 /night
Casa Chroma
Snettisham, Norfolk, England
Casa Chroma is a uniquely styled Norfolk house that's perfect for group holidays and celebrations that call for a little something extra!
Sleeps: 18
Bedrooms: 9
From
£3289 (7 nights)
Twentieth Century B&B
Birchington-on-Sea, Kent, England
A loving and authentic homage to Art Deco, perfectly set just four minutes' walk from the beach at Minnis Bay.
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 4
From
£75 / night (David Bowie Room)
Chateau Rhianfa
Menai Bridge, Anglesey, Wales
Star in your very own fairytale, with a stay in an opulent French-styled setting that overlooks the magical beauty of Snowdonia.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£144 / night
Trullo Fico
Ostuni, Puglia, Italy
A unique blend of contemporary style and ancient tradition awaits, in a family-friendly Puglian haven you won't want to leave.
Sleeps: 8/9
Bedrooms: 3
From
£999 / week
Elmley Nature Reserve Shepherds Huts
Sheerness, Kent, England
Eclectic accommodation and seasonally-inspired dining on a National Nature Reserve in Kent, with an abundance of wildlife right on your doorstep.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£120 / night
Brucefield Estate Schenbothies
Forestmill, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
Sumptuous woodland hideaways, privately nestled on a magical Clackmannanshire estate that's teeming with rich heritage and diverse, protected wildlife.
Sleeps: 2 per bothy
Bedrooms: 1 per bothy
From
£145 / night
Loch Tummel Country House
Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland
An ornate, turreted Perthshire haven for grand large group stays, complete with abundant outdoor games and a magnificent loch-and-mountain vista.
Sleeps: 26
Bedrooms: 10
From
£13820 /wk
ARC Painswick
Painswick, Gloucestershire, England
A Grade II-listed retreat with a heated outdoor pool for the ultimate in large-group breaks, beautifully restored by a renowned team of architects and secluded in the heart of the "Queen of the Cotswolds".
Sleeps: 24
Bedrooms: 9
From
£2,900 /nt
Toll House
Nether Stowey, Somerset, England
Experience a lovingly refurbished former 18th Century toll house in Nether Stowey, Somerset.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£469 (7 nights)
Sumburgh Lighthouse
Shetland's Sumburgh Lighthouse offers gorgeous self-catering accommodation, breath-taking views, and even a slice of television fame - all combining for that truly memorable stay.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 3
From
£553 / week
Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel
Kirkcolm, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel - illuminate your holiday with a stay in a beautifully unique Scottish coastal hotel that doubles up as a charming working lighthouse.
Sleeps: 2-6 per room
Bedrooms: 11
From
£160 / double room
